0829 Death And Desire

Death And Desire
Episode 0829
Original Air Date: May 8, 1978

Two retired circus performers start a fake medium routine. When the "ghost" dies, problems arise.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Robert Dryden, Arnold Moss, Joan Arliss

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: **

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Commercials: Buick Elektra, Arrow Shirts, Buick Century,

0705 Silent Shock

Silent Shock
Episode 0705
Original Air Date: September 7, 1977

A woman sits in an insane asylum and talks to people who are not there and awaits the return of a beau who does not exist.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Teri Keane, Ralph Bell, Ian Martin

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: *

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0601 The Star Killers

The Star Killers
Episode 0601
Original Air Date: February 15, 1977

A nuclear scientist recounts for her therapist how she fell in love with a space alien and was ultimately convicted of his murder.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Norman Rose, Cort Benson, Judith Light

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **

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0543 The Unborn

The Unborn
Episode 0543
Original Air Date: October 29, 1976

An American encounters a woman several times through his life as he moves between occupations. She grows younger each time. He falls in love not knowing he tarries with the mistress of the Devil.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Robert Dryden, Bob Kaliban

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: **

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0437 General Laughter

General Laughter
Episode 0437
Original Air Date: February 25, 1976

An suicidal actress decides to go out with a dramatic flair by taping her own demise while she slowly slips away with an overdose of sleeping pills. But being a comedic actress, she tries to find humor for just one more laugh.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Mandel Kramer, Sam Gray

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: **1/2

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0423 Castle Kerfol

Castle Kerfol
Episode 0423
Original Air Date: January 30, 1976

An American woman tours a British castle and is confronted by dogs. A neighbor invites her to read the history of the castle's former owners and she learns the origin of the dogs and why she does not want to become the next inhabitant of the castle.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, William Redfield, Ian Martin, Guy Sorel

Writer: Edith Wharton adapted by Murray Burnett

Rating: **

Recorded from WFAA Dallas

Commercials: Save the Children, Buick Century, Foundation Church, Budweiser, Save the Children, Allstate Insurance, Carpooling PSA, Tru Value Hardware, Bicentenial Message,

0357 The Man Who Ran Away

The Man Who Ran Away
Episode 0357
Original Air Date: October 2, 1975

A man finds out his wife is having an affair, so he flees the house in his car. He drives to a nearby town and finds a house that he believes is abandoned. However, there is a resident, and she is lonely.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Robert Dryden, Martha Greenhouse, William Redfield,

Writer: Elspeth Eric

Rating: **

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0340 The Other Life

The Other Life
Episode 0340
Original Air Date: September 8, 1975

A neglected housewife finds refuge in betting on horses. As her debt mounts, her life spirals out of control. Meanwhile, her husband's political aspirations grow.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Ralph Bell, Bryna Raeburn, Elliott Reid

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: ***

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Billed as the "Xtra Mystery Theater."

0332 Person To Be Notified

Person To Be Notified
Episode 0332
Original Air Date: August 25, 1975

A woman takes a job on a remote island witha strange author and his house staff. She is sure the author's butler is up to no good and tries to prove it. Meanwhile, the guy who placed her in the job gets concerned and comes looking for her.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Russell Horton, Gil Mack, Bryan Raeburn, Ian Martin

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: *1/2

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0318 Carmilla

Carmilla
Episode 0318
Original Air Date: July 31, 1975

A young, female ward is left in the care of a young woman and her widower father in early 20th century Austria. The two young women become close, but the young ward harbors a terrible secret that can destroy everyone.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Marian Seldes, Cort Benson, Martha Greenhouse, Staats Cotsworth.

Writer: Ian Martin adaptation of a G.S. DeVanu novella

Rating: ***

Recorded from WOR

Commercials: Buick, Aero-Mexico, Jets pre-season football vs Vikings, To Have and to Hold daytime drama on WOR, Orange Juice, Henry Mancini in concert, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Gablinger Beer, Faces of Love radio drama, Irish Spring, Fab detergent,

0305 The Triangle

The Triangle
Episode 0305
Original Air Date: July 8, 1975

A passenger plane with over 100 people goes down in the Bermuda Triangle. Five days later a survivor is found. She tells a strange tale of paradise in the triangle.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Paul Hecht, Bryna Raeburn, Robert Dryden

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: Russian considering major grain purchase from US, President Ford to announce formal quest for the presidency and Ronald Reagan says he may seek it as well, Democratic mayors agree to set up lobbying effort, Florida land fraud scheme investigated, Kissinger will go to Geneva to discuss arms agreement with Soviets, White minority government of Rhodesia trying to appease militant blacks, IRS investigates its own agents for taking bribes, American wages fail to keep pace with inflation, Local Portland news, Select Senate committee continues to investigate CIA assassination plots, Senate approves energy plan that requires government to store oil as a hedge against future embargoes, Oil pipeline explosion rocks Israel,

Commercials: Sine Off, Catholic Communications Association, Harts 2 In 1 Collar, Mike Roy's Cooking Thing, Sine Off, National Society for Autistic Children, March of Dimes PSA, Florida orange juice, Keep America Beautiful, Metric System PSA, Budweiser, National Alliance of Businessmen, HUD PSA, Hemmoraid, Project HOPE PSA,

0293 Frame-Up

Frame-Up
Episode 0293
Original Air Date: June 18, 1975

A woman is framed for murder by her adulterous husband so that he make keep her money. Now she must fight in court not only for herself, but for his daughter who is in a special school.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Bryna Raeburn, Ian Martin, Leon Janney

Writer: George Lowther

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: Socialists and Communists battle in Portugal, President Ford names Howard Calloway as chairman of his re-election campaign, Gov. Wallace says he'll be involved in 1976 presidential race, U.S. providing orientation for Vietnamese refugees moving to America, Women Year conference in Mexico City, Sec of State Kissinger reaffirms American commitment to Asia, President Ford fears the Middle East is drifting toward another war, Gasoline prices to go up in July, Leonid Breshnev wants to hold a 35 nation security conference in Helsinki,

Commercials: Hemmoraid, Harts 2 in 1 collar, Americans with disabilities, The Franciscans, Budweiser, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Sine-Off, U.S. Dept of Labor PSA, Metric System PSA, Anti-pollution PSA, Red Cross PSA,

0285 The Devil's Leap

The Devil's Leap
Episode 0285
Original Air Date: June 4, 1975

A matinee idol works to reunite a father and son who are estranged after the mysterious death of their mother/wife.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Robert Dryden, Kristoffer Tabori, Ian Martin

Writer: Ian Martin

Rating: *1/2

Recorded from WISN, Milwaukee, WI

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0247 Key To Murder

Key To Murder
Episode 0247
Original Air Date: March 28, 1975

A police detective must solve two sealed room murders that took place in a boarding house. In each case, the rooms were locked from the inside with no other apparent exit.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Mary Jane Higby, Robert Maxwell, Robert Dryden

Writer: George Lowther

Rating: **

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: American planes are flying supplies into Indo-China and people out, Khemer Rouge continues to make gains on government troops, South Vietnam government about to fall, People die in blizzard in Rockies, Arkansas national guard called out to help with storms, Earthquake hits northern Utah, U.S. Airlift halted (during the show broadcast), Britain to release IRA prisoners in spirit of Easter, Sniper attacks police in New Jersey, President to announce if he'll sign or veto tax cut bill,

Commercials: Harts 2 in 1 collar, Movies 1975 on CBS Radio Network, Vantage Press, Budweiser, Louis Braille Foundation for blind musicians, Buick, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice, Better Business Bureau PSA, Job Service, American Red Cross PSA, What's New In Learning on CBS radio, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,

0245 Death Is A Dream

Death Is A Dream
Episode 0245
Original Air Date: March 26, 1975

A woman dreams that her brother was killed by a burglar. She starts pursuing the killer with no evidence that an actual crime has been committed.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Michael Wager, Robert Kaliban, Jack Grimes, Bryna Raeburn

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

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0211 The Flowers Of Death

The Flowers Of Death
Episode 0211
Original Air Date: January 24, 1975

The god Dionysius walks up to the door of a suburban home and enchants the woman who lives there. Her husband is bringing home his boss who is screening him (and her) for a promotion. Meanwhile, the neighborhood is abuzz about her ability to grow flowers.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Larry Haines, Robert Maxwell, Gilbert Mack

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KOIN Portland, OR

News: Four dead in terrorist bombing in New York, House delays foreign oil tariff and raises debt ceiling, Senate Democrats develop economic plan, Kissinger urges bipartisanship in foreign policy, Twin engine plane crashes near Tallahassee, Portland local news, President Ford starts series of speeches to outline economic plan, Cash rebates improve new car sales but automotive layoffs continue, Social Security will be $7 million in debt in next year, Agriculture Dept says the average family spent $33 a week for food, Boston University controversy over Ron Zeigler of Nixon White House, Portland local news,

Commercials: Bell Systems, Vantage Press, Sine Off, AFS PSA, Buick, Marine reserve recruiting, USO PSA, Vina Rose Wine, Chemotherapy PSA, Buick, March of Dimes, Sine Off, Federation of the Blind PSA,

0206 A Death Of Kings

A Death Of Kings
Episode 0206
Original Air Date: January 16, 1975

A brilliant, but unambitious scientist takes in a student who would steal not only his wife, but his talent and ability.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Robert Dryden, William Redfield

Writer: Sam Dann

Rating: **1/2

Recorded from KOIN, Portland, OR

News: War heating up along Israeli-Lebanon border, Soviet Union reexamining policy of Detente with US, President Ford to meet with energy advisers to counter congressional opposition, IRA says truce with British over and violence resumes, Senate considering perjury charges against CIA Director Richard Helms for telling them there were no domestic spying cases, Volkswagen says its new Rabbit could replace the Beetle in US market, local Portland news, House Democrats dethrone established committee chairmen, Washington state jury awards $12 million to anti-war protestors for violation of constitutional rights, Former Oklahoma governor David Hall indicted for kickbacks, Major strike by natural gas miners in Texas,

Commercials: Contac, Army recruiting, Buick Skyhawk, Red Cross PSA, Catholic Communications Foundation, Sine Off, American Field Service PSA, Pina Rose Wine, Marine Reserve recruiting, Buick Century, March of Dimes PSA, Sine Off, American Inheritance radio show, Government publications

0190 Give The Devil His Due

Give The Devil His Due
Episode 0190
Original Air Date: December 23, 1974

An over the hill dancer tries to sell her soul to the devil in exchange for her youth and talent. But when she reneges on the deal, she comes to regret it.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Joe Silver, Ian Martin, Bryna Raeburn, Peter Donald

Writer: Nancy Moore

Rating: *1/2

Recorded from KCBS, San Francisco

Commercials: American Will Kit, Arthritis Foundation, Hornblower Dining Yacht murder mystery cruise,

0187 Stephanie's Room

Stephanie's Room
Episode 0187
Original Air Date: December 16, 1974

A housewife moves back to New York when her husband is transfered and decides to visit the house in which she grew up. There, she meets an elderly woman who never had children. They develop an odd, symbiotic relationship.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Mary Jane Higby, William Redfield, Robert Dryden

Writer: Bob Juhren

Rating: **

0154 Murder To Perfection

Murder To Perfection
Episode 0154
Original Air Date: September 30, 1974

A woman's brother in law to be confesses to her that he killed her sister and another, earlier wife. He promises to kill her next with the perfect murder.

Cast: Mercedes McCambridge, Joseph Campanella, John Newlon

Writer: George Lowther

Rating: ***

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